Guest Opinions
Basic Economics
Mon, Aug 30th, 2010
By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl
According to a recent Gallup poll, 42 percent of Americans identify themselves as conservative or very conservative. Twenty percent identify as liberal or very liberal.
The liberals may be outnumbered, but they currently occupy key positions of power. They dominate the media, academia, and much of government. But are they smarter than the rest of us?
There’s a lot to say for everyday common sense. In fact, don’t be so quick to dismiss the practical wisdom of Main Street, suggests Daniel Klein, an economics professor at George Mason University in Virginia.
Klein recently conducted a survey of about 5,000 Americans and asked them questions about basic economics. ....more
According to a recent Gallup poll, 42 percent of Americans identify themselves as conservative or very conservative. Twenty percent identify as liberal or very liberal.
The liberals may be outnumbered, but they currently occupy key positions of power. They dominate the media, academia, and much of government. But are they smarter than the rest of us?
There’s a lot to say for everyday common sense. In fact, don’t be so quick to dismiss the practical wisdom of Main Street, suggests Daniel Klein, an economics professor at George Mason University in Virginia.
Klein recently conducted a survey of about 5,000 Americans and asked them questions about basic economics. ....more
Understanding our Enemy
Mon, Aug 23rd, 2010
By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl
“[T]he first rule of war is to know your enemy.” Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer reminded us in a recent column. “If you don’t,” he went on, “you wander into intellectual cul-de-sacs and ignore the real causes that might allow to you prevent recurrences.”
Is the United States following this rule?
For about a decade now, the United States has been actively fighting a war against militant Islamists – a fact that is readily apparent to most Americans. Indeed, Americans are smart enough to connect the dots among the terrorists attacks that have occurred and been attempted throughout the world.
But, as Krauthammer points out in his column, the Obama administration has taken pains to avoid characterizing our fight as a fight against militant Islamists. ....more
“[T]he first rule of war is to know your enemy.” Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer reminded us in a recent column. “If you don’t,” he went on, “you wander into intellectual cul-de-sacs and ignore the real causes that might allow to you prevent recurrences.”
Is the United States following this rule?
For about a decade now, the United States has been actively fighting a war against militant Islamists – a fact that is readily apparent to most Americans. Indeed, Americans are smart enough to connect the dots among the terrorists attacks that have occurred and been attempted throughout the world.
But, as Krauthammer points out in his column, the Obama administration has taken pains to avoid characterizing our fight as a fight against militant Islamists. ....more
Consumers Win Because Cattle Ranchers Care
Tue, Aug 17th, 2010
PHOENIX - U.S. consumers have nothing to gain (and potentially a lot to lose) by taking the advice of Bruce Friedrich. Recently Friedrich has been traveling to college campuses spurring debates with students about animal agriculture in relation to the environment and animal care. He argues that “vegetarianism is an ethical imperative.” Talking about what is right and what is not, there is some information that needs to be set straight.
Contrary to Friedrich’s claims livestock operations benefit the environment. Cattle rancher’s livelihood is closely connected to preserving a healthy, safe and clean environment for food production. Not only do cattle ranchers manage the lands, water and plant health, but their efforts also positively affect wildlife. A California based study (Conservation Biology) shows cattle grazing plays an important role in maintaining the wetland habitat necessary for some endangered species.
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Contrary to Friedrich’s claims livestock operations benefit the environment. Cattle rancher’s livelihood is closely connected to preserving a healthy, safe and clean environment for food production. Not only do cattle ranchers manage the lands, water and plant health, but their efforts also positively affect wildlife. A California based study (Conservation Biology) shows cattle grazing plays an important role in maintaining the wetland habitat necessary for some endangered species.
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